Category Archives: News

George Michael

HE’S BACK!   We’re delighted to confirm that the incredible Rob Lamberti will be back in 2021. After absolutely smashing it at our festival in 2019, we just had to have him back. Rob Lamberti is a familiar face, so to speak, having forged a very successful singing career impersonating the pop star George Michael […]

Bon Jovi

HEADLINE ACT CONFIRMED!   Are you ready to ROCK? We’re delighted to announce our headline act for 2020, the amazing Bon Giovi! They’ll be rocking out all the classic 80’s anthems we know and love and are sure to get us all chanting along. “Without doubt the best Bon Jovi tribute out there” Formed in […]

The Human League

Love distrAction as The Human League   Love distrAction is the UK’s premier number one Tribute to The Human League. Utilising a clever mixture of live synthesizers and guitar, this truly accurate, authentic, dedicated and genuine tribute act capture the exact mood, essence and feel of The Human League. The band consists of Nic Price, […]

Wood Street Mission

Our Chosen Charity for Back2the80s 2019   This year Back2the80s festival is supporting Wood Street Mission, a local children’s charity helping children and families living on a low income in Manchester and Salford. They provide practical help to help meet children’s day-to-day needs and improve their life chances through education and literacy projects. Wood Street Mission […]

Schedule

Here’s the running order for Back2the80s 2019! Movie Night – Friday 12th July 5pm – Gates open 6pm – Back to the Future (running time 1hr 56mins) 8.20pm – Dirty Dancing (running time 1hr 40mins) 10pm – End Live Music Festival – Saturday 13th July 11.30am – Gates open 1pm – The Keith George Experience […]

Artist Videos

CHECK OUT THESE AMAZING ARTISTS!   Back2the80s 2019 is just around the corner, so to get you in the mood why not check out the videos below showing performances from all the great cover artists you will be seeing at this year’s festival. If you haven’t already, buy your tickets today to make sure you […]

The Time Machine

WE’VE GOT A DELOREAN!   We’re very excited to confirm that this amazing replica of the DeLorean from Back to the Future will be appearing at the festival. This outstanding car has been used by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and endless other broadcasters and publications and is a faithful and incredibly detailed replica of the […]